The College of Psychiatrists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (AMS) organized the Seminar in Developmental Therapeutics and Psychopharmacology Update for Psychiatrists in Practice last 2 February 2018 at the NUHS Tower Block.
The talk was spearheaded by Prof Robert Hendren, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science; Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Co-Director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center; and Director, Neurodevelopmental, Translational Outcomes Research Program (NTORP). Prof Hendren shared his insights on the Use of the Neurodevelopmental Formulation in Clinical Practice; and Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents.
AMS Scribe , Dr Lai Fon Min, also graced the event and gave a short presentation entitled “The Academy - Serving the Profession Fellows ” and presented AMS’ plaque of appreciation and gift to Prof Hendren on behalf of AMS Master, Dr S R E Sayampanathan.
The Organizing Committee would like to thank the National University Health System for co-organizing the event and to Hyphens Pharma Pte Ltd for sponsoring the scrumptious dinner buffet for the attendees.
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10 Feb 2026
Date: 10 February 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
via Zoom
This CME will provide a brief overview of the assessment and management approaches for treatment-resistant and complex OCD cases at IMH's specialist OCD clinic. The session will feature an introduction to the innovative Bergen 4-Day treatment programe which has demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes in international studies.
30 Jan 2026
Date: 30 January 2026 (Friday)
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Venue: Duke-NUS, Room 7C
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18 Nov 2025
Date: 18 November 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
via Zoom
This CME will provide an overview of the medical and psychiatric issues that could arise from the use of Etomidate-laced vapes based on available research evidence to date. It covers current treatment interventions for patients seeking voluntary or mandatory rehabilitation at the National Addictions Management Service.
Speakers:
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Dr Melvyn Zhang, Senior Consultant, National Addictions Management Service
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Dr Muni Winslow, Chairman, Asia-Pacific Certification Board for Addiction Therapist certifications, Visiting Consultant, Singapore hospitals